Definitions for scissor

scissor scis·sor

Spelling: [siz-er]
IPA: /ˈsɪz ər/

Scissor is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 81 anagrams from letters in scissor (ciorsss).

Definitions for scissor

noun

  1. scissors.

verb (used with object)

  1. to cut or clip out with scissors.
  2. to eliminate or eradicate from a text; expunge:

verb (used without object)

  1. to move one's body or legs like the blades of scissors:

Origin of scissor

First recorded in 1605-15; v. use of singular of scissors

Examples for scissor

When you have a cause, the best way to express yourself is artistically,” he says, against “the scissor of the oppressor.

Both the scissor bird and the viuda (window) bird are aptly named.

Twenty-five years ago he began to scissor and to put away those clippings which most impressed him.

Kattiri suli, or the scissor circlet, is found usually in the region of the belly, and is an unlucky sign.

You may be boss of the scissor Outfit yet—stranger things have been waiting around the corner.

Dudes from the scissor Ranch over to look at the freak woman sheepherder.

He worked himself as a scissor grinder and sent the boys out as musicians, and compelled them at times to beg for money.

He smiled as he noticed the scar left upon the thick leather by the scissor points; and repeated.

Pardon, monsieur, I use the scissor; there is a little fresh growth here.

Word Value for scissor
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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